What would be reasonably expected to be the conduct of the gentile nations after 1914 with reference to continuing in power? ¶ 431. What does the Revelator say would be the condition of these nations at that time? Quote the Scripture. ¶ 431. What did Jesus say would mark the beginning of the end of the world? Quote his answer to the question. ¶ 432. What fulfillment of this prophecy began in 1914? ¶ 432. How does the fulfillment of this prophecy also mark the fulfillment of the prophecy of Daniel (2:44)? ¶ 433. Why are these kingdoms of earth being broken to pieces? ¶ 433. Quote the words of Jesus given by various evangelists concerning the persecution of his followers at the end of the world. ¶ 434. What fulfillment of these prophetic utterances of the Master took place in 1917, 1918, and 1919? ¶ 434. Give some instances of the Lord's protecting care of his followers during this period of persecution. ¶ 435-437. Why should Christians not complain but rejoice because of these trying experiences? ¶ 437. Quote the Master's words in Matthew 24:14, in answer to the question propounded to him. ¶ 438. What evidence is there of a fulfillment of these prophetic words? ¶ 438. What did Jesus say relative to the regathering of Israel to Palestine as evidence of his second presence? ¶ 439. What did Jesus tell his followers to do when they should see these things coming to pass, and why? ¶ 439. How is the Lord's presence and the end of the world shown by the reaping of the "vine of the earth"? ¶ 440. Why would Jesus admonish his followers to watch for his second coming? ¶ 442. Suppose it were true that 'no man knows the day nor the hour' of the Lord's appearing, what difference would it now make? ¶ 443. Is there any reason why a Christian should be in darkness concerning the times and seasons of the Lord's presence? ¶ 443. Should we waste our time to quibble about dates, or days, or hours? ¶ 443. What do fulfilled prophecy and the physical facts establish relative to this question? ¶ 443. What words are upon the lips of the true watchers in view of this overwhelming evidence? ¶ 443. How does the prophet Isaiah describe this class of faithful watchers? Quote his words. ¶ 443. Describe those who now have the harp of God; and what are they singing? ¶ 444. Give the three primary purposes of the Lord's presence. ¶ 445. Some have thought that the Lord's second presence would be for the purpose of destroying the earth. What proof have we that this is erroneous? ¶ 446. What is the proper explanation of St. Peter's words in 2 Peter 3:10-12? ¶ 447. What did the Apostle mean when he said that 'we look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness'? ¶ 448. What evidence is there that the fire is now burning? ¶ 449. How long will it continue to burn? ¶ 449. What bearing has this on the presence of the Lord? ¶ 449.